Olga Patricia Chacón resumes leadership of the Human Talent Management Division
In the presence of the rector of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), Hernán Porras Díaz, members of the Academic Council, executives, and administrative officials, the inauguration ceremony was held in which Professor Olga Patricia Chacón Arias once again assumed the position of head of the Human Talent Management Division, a responsibility she had already […]
We celebrate 78 years of history, excellence, and social commitment
During these nearly eight decades, the University has consolidated a track record marked by the training of professionals of integrity, the promotion of research, and constant contributions to the social, scientific, and cultural development of the region and the country. This anniversary becomes a space for remembrance, gratitude, and looking toward the future. The commemorative […]
Ministry of Education, regional government and Saravena mayor’s office begin construction of UIS Arauca branch: the most ambitious education project in the region
With the official announcement by the Minister of Education, Daniel Rojas Medellín, the execution of the Universidad Industrial de Santander Arauca branch in Saravena has begun. The project is fully financed by the National Government with an investment of nearly COP 26 billion and aims to transform access to higher education in the department. Rojas […]
UIS attends the First Latin American Congress on Dairy Nutrition
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) continues to consolidate its academic leadership on the international stage. Professor Alberto Ángel Martín, director of the UIS School of Nutrition and Dietetics, played a prominent role at the First Latin American Congress on Dairy Nutrition, held on February 25 and 26, 2026, in Lima, Peru. During his speech, […]
Álvaro Viviescas Jaimes, new faculty representative to the Academic Council 2026–2028
With a total of 173 votes, representing 82.381%, Álvaro Viviescas Jaimes was elected as the new faculty representative to the Academic Council for the 2026–2028 term. The total number of votes recorded in this election was 210. The results verification process took place at 4:06 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in the presence of […]
UIS opens 2026-2 Outbound Mobility Call: 133 spots in 25 countries
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), through its Office of International Relations (RELEXT), has officially announced the opening of the 2026-2 Public and Open Call for Outbound Student Mobility, aimed at undergraduate students interested in academic exchanges, research internships, and double-degree programs at national and international institutions. The call, which will remain open from February […]
The Office of the Procuraduría General de la Nación launches the “Electoral Peace” campaign at UIS
Amid the electoral calendar, a delegation from the Office of the Procuraduría General de la Nación visited the Central Campus of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) to present the “Electoral Peace” strategy, an initiative aimed at ensuring safe, transparent elections free from pressure. The event included the distribution of flyers with the electoral calendar […]
In an alliance that transforms territories, UIS Saravena begins to become a reality this Friday
In the heart of Saravena, where for decades access to higher education has been a distant privilege for many young people, a historic commitment is beginning to take shape. Tomorrow, Friday, February 27, on the grounds known as Parque de la Vida, construction will begin on the first phase of the Saravena campus of the […]
Faculty to Elect Their Representative to the Consejo Académico Today for the 2026–2028 Term
Online, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., UIS faculty members will elect their representative to the Consejo Académico. Faculty members are invited to access the election system through the Institutional Web Portal, in the “Professors” section, via the “Election Process” link. They may also enter the election system by scanning the QR code on the […]
The Faculty of Health commemorates 59 years of academic achievement and social commitment
In an emotional celebration led by the Faculty Council and attended by professors, students, graduates, and administrators, the Faculty of Health celebrated 59 years of institutional life. Almost six decades have passed since February 25, 1967, when that collective dream began with a clear purpose: to train professionals of integrity, committed to science, ethics, and […]